Air Pollution Alert for Dust

...AIR POLLUTION ALERT FOR DUST FOR RAPID CITY WEST OF THE GAP IN EFFECT UNTIL 500 PM THIS AFTERNOON...

Westerly winds of 20 to 35 mph, with some gusts up to 50 mph, are expected across the Rapid City area today, especially from late morning through mid afternoon. Winds will decrease around sunset. The gusty winds will suspend fine dust in the air over west Rapid City producing poor air quality.

The Rapid City Air Quality Office recommends the elderly, young, and anyone with respiratory problems avoid excessive physical exertion and exposure to the outside air.

Voluntary actions to reduce dust pollution include, ceasing or reducing the manipulation of soil in construction, industrial, and agricultural activities, and increasing the use of pollution controls for soil stabilization, waste pits, stock piles, and construction sites.